FAQs:

Which ROADS will be closed for the race?
Where should I PARK?
Where are the BATHROOMS?
What time should I arrive at the PIGGERY?
Are there any PIGS in the PIGGERY?

Which ROADS will be closed for the race?!

See the graphic of the roads surrounding the PIGGERY below.
The road closure will begin around 7:15 am Saturday morning. Once the roads are blocked off, Robinson Avenue will be completely closed off (all four lanes) from just west of 2nd Street Southeast to Van Buren Avenue. Robinson Avenue will be open for traffic in both directions (one lane each direction) from downtown, over the bridge down to Van Buren Avenue. In addition, 2nd Street and 1st Street will be closed from Robinson to Ford, and Van Buren will be closed from Robinson to Quincy.

Where should I PARK?

See the graphic above showing the road closures. Parking is available in the yard in front of the PIGGERY. There are six acres available here for parking.

To get to the yard in front of the PIGGERY once the roads are closed, take back roads to Quincy Street, turn onto 1st Street, follow 1st Street for a short distance until you see the yard in front of the PIGGERY, turn right into the yard, stay to the right side of the yard until you see a parking space of your choice, and park. If you are a runner, go inside the PIGGERY to pick up your packet. If you are a volunteer, go inside the PIGGERY and go to the "VESTS" table to sign in.

Where are the BATHROOMS?

There are three bathrooms available inside the PIGGERY. See the pictorial of the PIGGERY below. The first bathroom is immediately inside the main door to the PIGGERY on the left hand side. Enter the main room to the right (the room containing the free donuts and coffee, the raffle, etc.) and go up the stairs to find two additional bathrooms. There is a sign on the stairs that points to the bathrooms up the stairs.

What time should I arrive at the PIGGERY?

If you are a runner, you could pick up your packet on Friday between 4 and 7 pm. The roads will all be open and you would have a chance to get your bearings. You should also put your free raffle tickets into boxes of your choice - you might win a valuable prize! If you pick up your packet on Saturday, I would recommend arriving sometime between 7:15 and 7:40 to avoid the rush. Packet pickup will take place from 7:15 to 7:50 for the 5k. The 5k begins at 8 am. The Fun Run begins at 9 am.

If you are a volunteer, I would recommend arriving between 7 am and 7:15 am Saturday morning. You will need to get your vest signed out rom the "VESTS" table (see picture above), get your assignment and instructions, and go to your assigned post by 7:50 am. You might want to grab a free fancy donut and a free cup of coffee to take with you. Also, allow a couple of minutes to place your free raffle tickets in the boxes of your choice.

Runners and volunteers alike might want to allow a few extra minutes to buy some 50/50 raffle tickets or some additional raffle tickets for the Kiwanis Raffle. Check out the prizes! They are at Table 8 in the picture above. Purchase additional raffle tickets at Table 5 from Tom.

Are there any PIGS in the PIGGERY?

It has been a long, long time since there were any PIGS in the PIGGERY. If you have never been inside the PIGGERY, you are in for a treat. It is pretty much like visiting a Barberton History Museum. It is beautiful inside. The facility is now used for special events to include weddings and parties.

Be sure to check out the display of pictures inside the PIGGERY - go into the large room to the left, numbers 9 and 10 in the picture above. The Barberton Historical Society has a large number of big pictures (resting on easels) of the former Barber Mansion and Anna Dean Farm on display.

Bring the kids or grandma to see these pictures. It is free for runners and non-runners to visit and see! It is a great lesson in the history of Barberton. BTW, great books about the history of Barberton will be on sale, see number 9 in the picture.

Prize Money to Top 3 Female and Top 3 Male Runners Overall, Medals (they are handsome medals) to Top 3 Female and Top 3 Male Runners in Each of 9 Age Groups, Commemorative TEE for All Participants.

$100 to 1st place Female and $100 to 1st place Male overall; $50 to 2nd place Male & Female overall; $30 for 3rd place.

There are 9 age groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up. Medals to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Male & Female in each age group.

Everyone (participants in 5K and in Fun Run) gets a handsome commemorative TEE. Note: appearance of actual Tee will be different from shown in picture.

About the Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run:

Cost to enter 5K is $30. Cost for Fun Run is $15. Packet pickup on Friday, September 18th between 4:30 and 7:00 pm and also Saturday morning, September 19th 7 - 7:45 am at the Anna Dean Piggery located at 248 Robinson Ave. in Barberton. Registration on day of race is $35 for 5K and $20 for Fun Run. Cash prizes and medals for 5K run. No cash prizes or medals for participants in Fun Run. Commemorative TEE for all participants of either 5K or Fun Run. Door prizes (in the format of a mini-silent-auction) are available for all who attend - runners and non-runners alike! See details under "event." Salty snacks and bottles of water available for all 5K and Fun Run participants. Free donuts with free coffee:

Please visit Anna Bean on 4th Street in Barberton for the Best Coffee in Town! Anna Bean generously donated free coffee to all participants and visitors both last year and this year!!! And... it is deeeelicious!!

Register by clicking button below:

5K Race Is 3.12 Miles in Length. Race Course Is Displayed Below. Fun Run Is 1/2 Mile and Is Intended for the Less Ambitious Runners and Walkers. Strollers, Walkers, Baby Carriages, Wheelchairs, and Dogs (must be on a leash) Are All Welcome to Participate in the Fun Run. Feel Free to Attend to Cheer for Your Child or Spouse. No Cost to Attend as a Cheer Person!

Or, come to see the amazing pictures of Anna Dean Farm and the Barber Mansion!

Or, come to see the Jeep Davis memorabilia and talk to one of Jeep Davis' good friends!

Most of the Race Course for 5K race is on Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. Sorry - no dogs allowed to run in the 5K but they are welcome as visitors and to participate in the Fun Run!

Strollers, Walkers, and Dogs (must be on a leash) are welcome to participate in Fun Run. Note: We decided against the use of bicycles because of the nature of the race course.

Come to cheer for your child/spouse and enjoy free water and snacks.

We are honored this year to have the opportunity to merge with the Jeep Davis 5K Run! An important purpose of our Barber Classic /Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run will be to rekindle memories of Jeep Davis, to inform - and to remind - the City of Barberton's residents that one of the truly great athletes of our era grew up in and represented our great city!

Glenn "Jeep" Davis

(1934–2009)

Who was Glen "Jeep" Davis? Glen Davis was born in 1934 in West Virginia. His family brought him to Barberton as a youngster. He showed athletic prowess at an early age.

Barberton High School won the Class A State Championship in track in 1954. Astonishingly, Jeep won all 20 of their points with individual performances.

Selected to represent the United States in the 1956 Melbourne Games, Jeep won a gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles.

In 1958, he was awarded the James E. Sullivan Award identifying Jeep to be the top amateur athlete in the United States.

Later, in the 1960 Rome Games, Jeep won two more gold medals: one in the 400 meter hurdles and another in the 4x400 meter relay.

After high school, Jeep attended Ohio State University where he competed in hurdles, sprints, and the long jump. He was a Big Ten champion eight times.

Jeep played in the National Football League in 1960 and 1961. He played for the Detroit Lions as a wide receiver.

Jeep was a highly decorated athlete. One of his many awards, Jeep was Inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame (1974) and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame (1986).

He later coached track at Cornell University.

He eventually became a teacher for the Barberton school system where he influenced a number of younger individuals. I know, because Jeep was a substitute teacher for one of my history classes when I was in the eighth grade. He was a truly nice person.

Bill Allen, a close friend of Jeep's, will be on hand Saturday during the Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run in the Piggery to show you a number of Jeep's many memorabilia. Runners and non-runners are welcome to come to the Piggery to see this amazing collection! Free of Charge!

Jeep Davis: The winner of three Olympic Gold Medals and a world record setter for six different land and hurdle competitions.

This 5K and Fun Run Event Is Hosted Jointly by Barberton Kiwanis Club and Barberton Historical Society.

The 52-room Barber Mansion when constructed was considered to be the finest mansion between New York and Chicago.

Members of the Barberton Historical Society will be on hand to answer any questions you might like to ask about the history of Barberton.

Barberton Historical Society Members Will Also Be On-Hand Inside the Piggery.

Beautiful pictures of the former Barber Mansion (inside and outside) and of the Anna Dean Farm will be on display for free public viewing courtesy of Barberton Historical Society! It's like an indoor walking tour!

About Barberton Kiwanis Club

Join us for a 5k race or a fun run to help support our community.

We are always interested in finding new members. To learn more, visit barbertonkiwanis.org.

Barberton Kiwanis Club is over 100 years old. We are an all-volunteer club. We perform fund-raisers like this one and use the money we raise to help improve the Barberton Community, its children in particular.

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